European Studies (Bachelor of Arts)

Overview

General Requirements

Specific Requirements

A total of 33 credits in approved European Studies courses, as described below, to include no more than twelve credits from any one discipline. Only fifteen transfer credits may be applied toward the major. Students must consult closely with their European Studies advisor in the development of a coherent program of courses.

European Studies senior seminar or research project: All seniors must complete a senior project for at least three credits at the 200-level on a subject focused on northern, western, or Mediterranean Europe. The requirement may be fulfilled taking by a 200-level senior seminar (approved by the European Studies academic advisor) or by completing an advanced readings & research project or Honors Thesis (GRS 297; GRS 298,HON 234; HON 235 or other 200-level research project approved by the European Studies academic advisor). Students should expect to use their competency in a European language (other than English) in this research project where relevant. Upon request, the European Studies subcommittee may approve a research project done in conjunction with a 200-level seminar offered by one of the college's departments.

European language: Six credits of a European language other than English at or above the 100-level. Students who fulfill nine or more credits of their "Culture and Thought" requirement through the study of any one such language must fulfill this requirement in a second European language other than English.